Hartmann Reederei presents eco-friendly LEG carrier
In co-operation with engineering consultants HB Hunte Engineering, Hartmann Reederei of Leer has developed a new type of vessel: Ethylene Carrier ECO STAR 36K with Svelte-bow design. The new vessel type differs fundamentally from conventional gas carriers: As the first of its kind, its superstructures will be located at the bow. This results in optimised distribution of weight and, therefore, a reduced demand for ballast water - which again leads to reduced fuel consumption and emissions at the same time. The new Svelte bow design enables the vessel to improve sea keeping at higher transit speeds and improved fuel efficiency. The latest generation of the MAN B&W dual fuel two-stroke engine on diesel combustion principle will be installed onboard of these ships. This type of engine is characterised by its particularly high reliability and low fuel consumption. Its low emissions meet the requirements of IMO Tier II. ECO STAR 36K will be able to operate on HFO, MDO and gas oil, as well as LNG, and, as a world novelty, on ethane. Furthermore, it can utilise the boil-off gas from its cargo. The vessel's autonomous gas fuel tanks are constructed for ethane and LNG and enable an operating range of ...
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